Wilshere: Bolton spell 'perfec

Spending time on loan at Bolton was the "perfect" preparation for his step-up to the Arsenal first-team, young Gun Jack Wilshere has revealed. The 18-year-old was on top form as Arsenal beat Braga 6-0 in the Champions League on Tuesday, but owes his improvement to his spell at the Reebok...

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• Valencia op 'a success'

  Manchester United have confirmed the operation to correct Antonio Valencia's broken ankle has been a success, with the Ecuadorian winger in high spirits as he begins his rehabilitation. Valencia suffered the injury in a seemingly innocuous challenge with Rangers' Kirk Broadfoot...

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• Anelka can't resist FFF dig

  Nicolas Anelka couldn't help but take a dig at the French Football Federation after netting twice in Chelsea's 4-1 win over MSK Zilina in the Champions League. The Frenchman made a handcuff gesture and revealed it was in retaliation to being sent home from the World Cup...

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• Houllier hints at Owen move

  New Aston Villa boss boss Gerard Houllier has admitted he is still fond of Michael Owen, who he coached at Liverpool. The now Manchester United striker has revealed his frustration at trying to break into the team, but Houllier believes the 31-year-old still "has the legs" for the job...

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• Know the way to get Jose?

  After sacking Carlos Queiroz, the Portuguese Football Federation are keen to convince Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho to take charge for their next two Euro 2012 qualifiers. The former Chelsea manager had previously admitted to wanting to one day coach his home nation...

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• Cesc in 'another dimension'

  Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger was full of praise for his captain Cesc Fabregas after the Spaniard inspired the Gunners to a 6-0 rout over Braga in the Champions League. Fabregas scored two and assisted two more, leading Wenger to claim he has taken his game to another level...

  » Fabregas 'disappointed' not to score first ever hat-trick » Champions League Player Ratings: Arsenal 6-0 Braga
• Roy: Please be patient

  Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has admitted he doesn't know when his team will gel and has urged fans to be patient and wait for things to click. The Reds haven't had a great start to the season but have a chance to make progress in the Europa League against Steaua Bucharest tonight...